Child support investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Child support investigator demographics by:
Child support investigator gender statistics
67.3% of child support investigators are women and 32.7% of child support investigators are men.
- Female, 67.3%
- Male, 32.7%
Child support investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.3% |
| Male | 32.7% |
Child support investigator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,345
Female income
$45,617
Child support investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child support investigator positions over time. Currently, 67.3% of child support investigators are female.
Child support investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2011 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2012 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2013 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2014 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2015 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2016 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2017 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2018 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2019 | 36.50% | 63.50% |
| 2020 | 33.50% | 66.50% |
| 2021 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
Child support investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared child support investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Child Support Investigator | 33% | 67% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child support investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child support investigators is White, which makes up 63.1% of all child support investigators. Comparatively, 15.1% of child support investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of child support investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Child support investigator race
| Child support investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Child support investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how child support investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child support investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Child support investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child support investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child support investigators have the lowest average salary at $43,405.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,510 |
| White | $44,030 |
| Black or African American | $43,405 |
| Asian | $46,915 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,984 |
Average child support investigator age
See how the average age of child support investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child support investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Child support investigator age breakdown
The average age of child support investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the child support investigator population.
Child support investigator age breakdown
| Child Support Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Child support investigator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Child support investigators by degree level
| Child support investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Child support investigator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,386 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,578 |
Child support investigator employment statistics
Most child support investigators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where child support investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child support investigators work.
Child support investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Child support investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the child support investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child support investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Child support investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 62% |
Child support investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for child support investigators are government, professional and health care.
Child support investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 59% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Child support investigator turnover and employment statistics
Child support investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child support investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child support investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child support investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average child support investigator tenure
The average child support investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 701 child support investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Child support investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Child support investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child support investigators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Child Support Investigator | 10.37% | - |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Court Advocate | 11.48% | 8,426 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Similar child support investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Ecclesiastical Worker | 11.25% | 20,239 |
| Court Advocate | 11.48% | 8,426 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by child support investigators
The most common foreign language among child support investigators is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- French, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Irish, 5.9%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- Other, 5.8%
Child support investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Irish | 5.9% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |
